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Re:New York just passed a one-year temporary ban on data cen... by nazgulsenpai on Friday June 05, 2026 @12:21PM (#48414700)
I agree. It seems reasonable to me in the sense that - only one year - only affects new agreements and not current buildouts - gives times for politicians to do whatever it is they need to do to satisfy their constituents
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Re:New York just passed a one-year temporary ban on data cen... by recursivegirth on Friday June 05, 2026 @01:05PM (#48415359)
As a constituent, I see this as the right move.

I would not benefit from an outright ban so that would be too heavy handed. On the other hand - something has to be done. If anything else it's proof the people do have the power to convince their representatives that these affairs matter and we are paying attention.

I wouldn't be to quick to dismiss this as only political theater.

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